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Volunteers help restore wetlands on base
By Andrea Howry true hands-on lesson in wetlands tween native and invasive species, a wetland.
Lighthouse editor restoration. they put them to work pulling “Invasive species like iceplant
An Earth Day event at Naval Organizers of the April 14 iceplant and sweet clover and re- compete against native species for
Base Ventura County (NBVC) event not only taught the volun- placing them with jaumea and
Point Mugu gave volunteers a teers about the differences be- other plants that really belong in SEE WETLANDS, PAGE 29
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Lincoln Housing
complex includes a
April
pool and fitness center; SOCCER DEADLINE:
30
KIDS DAY: A full day of
during its grand opening on Saturday,
activities at the NBVC
April 2.
A duplicate of the community center PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE Point Mugu Picnic
that opened last summer at Catalina A state-of-the-art fitness center is part of the new Point Mugu Community Center, which Pavilion, including a
held its grand opening April 2. robotics competition, a 1K kids’
Heights, a military housing complex in
Camarillo, the 6,500-square-foot complex fun run, carnival games, a dunk
also features a game room with video early next year. tank and door prizes. Information:
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games, air hockey and a pool table; a busi- “This is fabulous,” said Hope Jensen, Page 10.
ness center; a full kitchen; a children’s play whose husband, Culinary Specialist 2nd
May
area next to the fitness center so parents Class Edward Jensen works at the Point
can keep an eye on their kids as they work Mugu Galley. She toured the facility with
out; and a kiddie pool next to the outdoor 8-year-old daughter Gracie and 6-month-
swimming pool. old son Nico. “They went all out. Every-
The facility, located on Bullpup Circle, thing is top of the line. They’re definite-
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RUN, KIDS, RUN: The
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven ly taking care of their residents.” Armed Forces Kids Run
days a week. The pool has longer hours: Ana Pendley, whose husband, Con-
is at 3:30 p.m. at the
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. struction Mechanic 2nd Class Wade
The community center is open to all Pendley is with Underwater Construc- Point Mugu and Port
Lincoln Military Housing families at Point tion Team 2, called the complex “awe- Hueneme Youth Centers. It’s free,
Mugu. some.” Ryan Banks, 8, the son of Adria and BU1 and all participants get a free T-
A community center currently under For information on renting out the Thomas Banks of the Naval Construction shirt. Kids 5 and 6 run half a mile;
construction at NBVC Port Hueneme’s facility, call the Lincoln Housing office Training Center, tries out the air hockey 7- and 8-year-olds run one mile;
Seabee Park is expected to be completed at 419-4921. game in the new community center. and kids 9 through 13 run two
miles. Information: 982-5460.
Sea Cadets change command
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FUN IN THE MUD: The
Naval Construction
By BUC (SCW) Daniel James Lynch Training Center Mud
NCTC
Run starts at 12:30
U.S. Sea Cadet Ben Moreell Battalion continued its legacy p.m. at NBVC Port Hueneme. It
of pride and professionalism with a change of command cer- starts with a 2-mile run and ends
emony on April 9. with an obstacle course through
Commissioned on Jan. 27, 1971, at Construction Battalion mud. Registration www.active.com.
Center, Port Hueneme, the original crew included seven adult
leaders and 34 cadets. Ben Moreell Battalion was the first Sea Cost is $10 military, $20 civilians.
I host a monthly Dessert & Coffee, and Another Navy-specific program for new
I look forward to each one. I never know The life before you spouses is called COMPASS. This spouse-
who is coming or how many, but we have to-spouse mentoring program introduces
a great time at each one! Each event has is full of changes, spouses to all aspects of Navy life in a fun
a theme, but it is never “military spouse-
dom.” Having said that, without fail, we
Homefront challenges, joys and format. You’ll connect with and share the
experiences of spouses who have “been
end up talking about our service member
and military life. in focus pride. Sometimes it there, done that,” meet other spouses who
are new to the Navy or the local base, de-
Over the last few Dessert & Coffees (I
can’t bring myself to call them D&Cs) I’ve
with Beth may feel like you have velop skills and acquire knowledge — all
while meeting other spouses just like you.
welcomed spouses new to the military. On Wilson entered an entirely Registration is required, refreshments are
a recent Friday night, we talked until 1:30 served and child care is provided. To find
in the morning about resources, protocols,
readiness and other topics of military
new culture. You have. a COMPASS program near you — there’s
one at China Lake and another in San
spousedom. At the end of the evening You have. We have our own unique life- Diego — log on to www.gocompass.org.
— I mean morning — one spouse said, style, culture, vernacular, joys and chal- information, training and much more. I have many friends who have not only
“Beth, you need to write a book!” lenges. Every Navy installation has one. They of- attended COMPASS but became mentors.
That made me realize it has been far too Some spouses adapt to military life like fer classes, workshops and other services They developed long-lasting friendships
long since I talked about the basics: the a fish to water, others may take a bit lon- to enhance the quality of our lives. through this organization.
MilSpouse 101 basics. So walk with me ger to find their groove. Our experiences One class in particular is a “must at- Well, that is step one. Next we’ll look at
as we revisit the tools, resources and in- are as diverse we are. What unites us is the tend.” Each FFSC has a class specifically benefits and opportunities of today’s
formation to get us off on the right foot love and commitment we have to that man for the new spouse. It is called by different military spouse.
as successful military spouses. or woman in uniform. names at different bases — the one at Na-
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If you are one of the newest members If there is one piece of advice I would val Base Ventura County is called “Mar- — Join a Tuesday night “Chat Night” with
of the milspouse world, welcome! The life give to help you start your journey, it is to ried to the Military,” and the next one is Beth on Enlisted Spouse Radio at www.
before you is full of changes, challenges, find your local Fleet and Family Support Wednesday, May 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at blogtalkradio.com. Connect with Beth
joys and pride. Sometimes it may feel like Center, or FFSC. The FFSC is the place the NBVC Port Hueneme FFSC. Call 982- on Twitter (@Beth_Wilson) and www.
you have entered an entirely new culture. for answers, resources, directions, reliable 5037 for more information. enlistedspousecommunity.com.
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Springtime, and a student’s thoughts turn to testing
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Springtime may mean many things to have learned thus far in the school year. their weaknesses will also improve.
students and families: baseball season, There should be no need to study or learn Also important during testing is to note
countdown to summer, Easter, garden- new skills for the test. the dates on a family calendar. Ensure
ing. Here are some strategies to help your that all doctor’s appointments and/or any
However, to California schools and
teachers it means one thing: STAR test- School students reduce test anxiety:
• Discuss the test openly and in a pos-
reasons to miss school are scheduled
around the testing dates. Ensure students
ing.
If your students have already returned connection itive way. Explain that this test is an “op-
portunity” to demonstrate what they’ve
are getting ample rest and eating healthy
foods. A tired and hungry student has a
to school after spring break, you’ve prob- learned. difficult time focusing on algebra.
ably begun to hear about it. If you’re new with Monica • Have realistic expectations of your Also, testing usually means students
to California, you may not be sure what James child’s performance while encouraging will be seated for longer than usual peri-
STAR testing is. his/her best efforts. Although you will ods of time. If certain foods give your
Every state has a form of standardized receive the test results at the end of the child extra energy, please stay clear of
testing given to students to track perfor- summer, there should be no pressure re- those foods the mornings of testing.
mance. California’s choice of testing is garding what you expect those test results Most importantly, encourage your stu-
STAR (Standardized Testing and Report- This test allows the schools, students and to be. dents daily to do their best. Knowing
ing) and it is given to students in grades teachers to demonstrate that the learning • Emphasize that the test is only one they have their parents’ support will give
2 through 12. State officials use STAR goals are being met. measure of academic performance. This them the confidence to focus their en-
test results to monitor a school’s aca- As parents, it is important to know how test will not determine if a student pass- ergy on demonstrating their knowl-
demic progress. Results are used to cal- you can support your children and their es or fails a class or grade level. Teachers edge.
culate each school’s Academic Perfor- teachers during STAR testing. Some test will use class performance, in-class tests To find out when your child’s school is
mance Index (API), a major component anxiety is normal and may help students and homework to gauge students’ prog- administering STAR testing, please con-
of the state’s ranking system for schools. prepare more effectively by working more ress as well. tact your child’s school or teacher.
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Federal officials use STAR results to en- efficiently and remaining focused during • Emphasize that test scores do not
sure compliance with the requirements testing. However, too much anxiety can determine a person’s worth. Not all stu- — For any STAR testing or education related
of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) negatively affect performance. It is im- dents excel at taking tests. Not all stu- questions, please contact the NBVC school
Act of 2001. The NCLB Act requires all portant to remind students that the pur- dents excel at math or English or art. liaison officer at 989-5211 or monica.
schools to meet specific academic goals. pose of the test is to evaluate what they Emphasize your student’s strengths and james@navy.mil.
Looking back on the many classes I have We live in challenging times. As a part
taken in my life, among the top three ranks of my daily pastoral duties, I listen to
my junior high shop class. There are won- some tough stories from our brave Sailors
derful memories I still glean from that time
in my life. Chaplain’s
and loved ones. Likewise, it is nearly im-
possible to get through the day without
Worship schedule
What I remember most about the class hearing or seeing something on TV about
was the fact it was a great place to mess
about with my pals for 50 minutes every
Corner government shutdowns, economic woes
or impending natural disasters looming Seabee Chapel
day. More importantly, this class was al- with Lt. Cmdr. in the near future. Port Hueneme
ways a welcome relief from my other “se- Please carve out time to do something
rious classes,” like math or science. Jeffrey fun with your loved ones on a regular ba-
Building 1433
Phone: (805) 982-4358
As I have gotten older I have learned Han sis. There is always an appropriate time Fax: (805) 982-5364
the importance of doing something fun for everything in life.
on a regular basis. Thomas Boswell, one One of the wisest men who ever lived The challenge is learning how to live a Protestant
of the great sportswriters of this genera- named Solomon wrote about this very is- spiritually balanced and emotionally Sunday worship service: 9 a.m.
tion, talks about how life can’t always be sue (Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible): healthy lifestyle between the polar ex- Choir rehearsal: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
serious like heart surgery or wars. For Bo- “There is a time for everything, and a sea- tremes of life’s circumstances. Please take Catholic Mass
swell, it just so happens that his following son for every activity under heaven … a care of yourselves by doing something Sunday: 11:15 a.m.
of baseball brings him childlike pleasures time to weep and a time to laugh, a time fun. Confession by prior appt.: 10:45 a.m.
from the routines of daily life. to mourn and a time to dance.” God bless you all! Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.
Confession by prior appt.: 11 a.m.
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By Nadine Gamble
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Schedule of events
“Our clear and sole purpose today is to honor you,
the volunteer, for the invaluable service you provide the • Thrift Shop: (Bldg. 829, Port Hueneme): Closed
Society and the military,” stated Capt. David Sasek, chief Monday, April 25. Open Monday and Wednesday,
staff officer for Naval Base Ventura County, when open- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ing the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) • Budget for Baby: Tuesday, May 10, and Tuesday,
Volunteer Recognition ceremony held in the ballroom June 14, from 6 to 7 p.m.
of the Bard Mansion on March 31. • Volunteer Orientation: Tuesday, May 2, at 1
Twenty-seven volunteers and their guests attended the p.m. Reimbursement for child care and mileage.
ceremony. Volunteers were recognized for their contribu- Information or to register for classes: 982-4409.
tion of 100 hours of service or more. Two volunteers
were recognized for 7,000 hours.
“Wow!” stated Sasek. “That is incredible! To put in military community – hours spent crocheting baby blan-
perspective, 2,000 hours is the equivalent of a full time kets, teaching Budget for Baby workshops, keeping the PHOTO BY NADINE GAMBLE / NMCRS
job for a year. So these folks have volunteered three and thrift shop organized and doing individual case manage- Among those attending the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
a half years of their lives helping Sailors.” ment. were, from left, Rachel Baker, chair of volunteers; Jeanne
One volunteer was singled out for superior perfor- The following volunteers received recognition: Billiot, showing the superior performance award she
mance by the president of the Navy-Marine Corps Re- • 100 Hour Awards: Jacki Cates, Lynette Davidson, received; and Capt. David Sasek, chief staff officer, Naval
lief Society: Jeanne Billiot, who served as the chair of Jose Fernandez, Ann Owens, Felisa Riotoc, Bill Shal- Base Ventura County.
volunteers for the NBVC office from February 2009 lenberger, Myrene Smith and Lavinia Stamatelaky.
through January 2011. During this time, Billiot success- • 300 Hour Awards: Tim Brown and Karen McHugh, • 3,000 Hour Awards: Carol Melugin.
fully managed more than 90 volunteers who contrib- honorary chair of volunteers. • 5,000 Hour Awards: Fran Schneider.
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uted more than 18,000 hours. She was given a framed • 500 Hour Awards: Leo Olson and Esther Olson. • 7,000 Hour Awards: Joe Sylvester and Mary Wil-
certificate signed by the NMCRS president, a pin and • 600 Hour Awards: Rachel Baker, Leo Olson and son.
name tag. Esther Olson. “Your contributions are what make NMCRS the pre-
Volunteers gathered to acknowledge thousands of • 1,500 Hour Awards: Jeanne Billiot, Tom Melugin, mier organization for taking care of our Sailors and
hours worked in service to the Relief Society and the Tina Egelston and Marilyn Winfree. Marines,” concluded Sasek.
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Expeditionary Rock Crusher can go where Seabees go
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By Mason Lowery gate for asphalt and concrete and other
NFELC public affairs officer construction materials.”
Future Seabee construction project ca- When Seabees first arrive in an area and
pability got better, lighter and faster begin building or rebuilding infrastructure,
March 31 when the Naval Facilities Ex- the first things they build are roads and
peditionary Logistics Center’s (NFELC) airstrips to allow Navy and Marine Corps
Expeditionary Rock Crusher was offi- warfighters to arrive after them and focus
cially given the OK to fly. on their primary missions – preventing or
The Expeditionary Rock Crusher, or winning wars. Two of the key ingredients
Eagle 1200-25CC Portable Impact Crush- in roads and airstrips — concrete and as-
er, can be loaded into a C-5 Galaxy air- phalt — are not always readily available
craft and shipped anywhere Seabees are in suitable quantity or quality in deployed
deployed. locations. The Expeditionary Rock Crush-
Before the Expeditionary Rock Crush- er crushes mineral base products leftover
er was developed, deployed Seabees could from war – damaged buildings, roads and
not easily deploy a rock crusher and had infrastructure — to create the ingredients
to rely on local raw materials and suppli- needed for Seabee construction projects.
ers to produce many of the key ingredients “When Seabees go into a war zone and
in their construction projects. These local need to build the infrastructure to support
products often do not meet the quality the Navy and Marine Corps warfighters,
standards the Naval Construction Force PHOTO COURTESY U.S. NAVY we don’t have a pit or quarry available,”
(NCF) sets for its construction projects. The Expeditionary Rock Crusher is loaded onto a C-5 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during said Chuck Zimmerman, NFELC CESE
Seabees can now deploy the Expeditionary certification testing in January. and NCF systems integration manager.
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Rock Crusher with them and create their “What we have is what’s there – the debris
own mineral base products for concrete bridges the gap between war debris or Equipment (CESE) readiness program from a natural disaster or war. This ma-
and asphalt that meet their high stan- rubble and a useful construction project,” manager. “The Seabees take that mineral- chine is designed to recycle that rubble
dards. explained John Lemmond, 1st Naval Con- based pile of war debris and recycle it into into quality usable construction materi-
“The Expeditionary Rock Crusher struction Division, Civil Engineer Support usable construction products like aggre- al.”
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse editor
If you say to your 8-year-old, “You want
to go study some science and technology
tonight?” what response will you get?
How about, “You want to go build a
robot?”
The second scenario sounded better to
Monica James, the school liaison officer
for Naval Base Ventura County, and 70
families agreed, making the April 6, 7 and
8 Robotics Nights at NBVC a success.
The fun continues April 30 when, as part
of Kids Day, families will take part in a
robotics competition, entering the robots
that were born on Robotics Night and
enhanced in the ensuing weeks.
Cameron Korving, 8, has big plans. She
and her mom, Clara Marie Hatfield, who
works in targets at Point Mugu, were
among the 29 families at the Point Mugu
Robotics Night on April 6. She left with
a simple lizard-like robot that walked
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dren to get interested in science and tech- • A showing of “Yogi Bear” in the
nology,” James explained. “Everyone can Point Mugu Theater at 2:30 p.m.
see the final product. They see how the There will also be a Jolly Jump,
gears work, how the motors work. They dunk tank, music and military and Joey Thayer, 8, turned his robot into a Cameron Korving, 8, and her mom, Clara
learn that the fastest ones aren’t always community resource fair. Food will prosthetic arm and spent much of Robotics Marie Hatfield, who works in targets at Naval
the best ones. be sold. Night figuring out what he could pick up with Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, piece
“And even better, it’s a great opportu- For information, call School Li- it. Here, he experiments with a soda can as together a basic robot during the Point Mugu
nity for families to be able to do something aison Officer Monica James at 989- his dad, ITC Joe Thayer of NMCB 40, looks Robotics Night on April 6. Cameron plans to
together.” 5211. on, ready to help clean up if need be, but add extensively to the robot and enter it in a
10 nothing spilled. Kids Day competition on April 30.
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A-school is nothing like high school, student discovers
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the NCTC classrooms from 7 a.m. to 3:30 Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, discusses the intricacies of a diesel engine skills that, in turn, will create a better so-
p.m. five days a week, and then does his with high school student Andrew Geer. Andrew is about halfway through the 11-week ciety, he believes.
English, math, history and physical educa- course he’s taking alongside Navy and Air Force students. “I think the program is great because it
tion classwork through an independent work and classroom basics, and then the By the third week, Andrew was learning gives these students an opportunity to
study program. lessons rapidly progressed into internal about batteries, starting systems and learn a skill and when they are done they
The first few days were a lot of paper-
combustion engines and their components. charging systems, then by week four, he can go out into the civilian sector and ap-
was studying ignition systems, emissions ply it to better the community, he said. “It
systems and the onboard computer. is also good because the students are learn-
Now, he’s being introduced to diesel ing about discipline, dedication and receiv-
engines. ing guidance. They’ll have more direction
“We never got anywhere near this in in life. They won’t just be hanging out with
high school,” he said. “We also didn’t have friends every day. They’ll be able to influ-
nearly this much equipment.” ence small circles of friends, and that will
It’s that kind of opportunity that makes
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Child to
Work Day a
lesson in life
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse editor
Twelve-year-old Xavier Bruno liked the
military working dog demonstration, es-
pecially when the German shepherd
chased after a “suspect” and knocked him
to the ground.
He liked the fire truck demonstration,
especially when the 75-foot ladder rose Jake, 4, apprehends a “suspect” during a
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE
into the air. Chief Jim Terry of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal detachment smiles as one of the unit’s
Force Protection demonstration. “These are
And he liked the robotics demonstration bomb-defusing robots delivers a plastic firefighter’s helmet to the children taking part in
some of the most highly trained dogs in the
put on by the Explosive Ordnance Dis- Take Your Child to Work Day. “Unfortunately our job is very, very dangerous,” Terry told the
world,” Chief Master at Arms Jim Bruno, the
posal (EOD) detachment, especially when kids. “We need to know all about different explosive devices and how to safely detonate
kennel master of the region, told the children.
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the bomb-defusing robot delivered a plas- them or make them safe so they can be transported somewhere else.” “Just like you go to class, these dogs train
tic firefighting hat to the crowd. and learn every day.” The youngsters also
But Xavier’s favorite part of Take Your EOD and others prepared their demon- But the translator heard, “Currently, I’m learned that the average working military
Child to Work Day on April 14 at Naval strations. getting robbed.” dog will run 35 to 40 miles per hour when
chasing a human, who can usually top out
Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, was Vern Novstrup gave a rundown of the At work, some days are like that.
at only 10 mph.
the first presentation of the day: a slide Naval Facilities Engineering Service Cen-
show about climate change that showed ter (NFESC), including its research into
how much beachfront property would be climate change.
under water if the sea level rose. Xavier, who wants to someday design
“I learned that at 14 meters, there won’t planes and vehicles for the Navy, was fas-
be much left of the base,” he said. “That cinated.
map of California flooding, that was “Our engineers find substances that you
pretty interesting.” can spray on an aircraft crash site that’s
Xavier was one of about 20 youngsters environmentally safe,” Novstrup said.
taking part in the event, which was put on “They find ways to make drinking water
by the Equal Employment Opportunity safe in other parts of the world.”
Council and the School Liaison Office. He explained how NFESC does every-
“This was the first one in a long time,” thing from environmental planning —
said Mona Gonzales, head of the EEOC. “Were do we put wind turbines?” — to
“Our goal is to inspire kids to take their ecological assessment — “If there’s an ac-
education seriously and them know about cident, how do you find out if the environ-
the different jobs available here on base if ment was damaged?”
they’re interested. It makes them think NFESC employees also showed off a
about their future.” language translator. Say something to it,
Before taking children to their worksite, it will repeat what you said, then translate
parents — or, in Xavier’s case, his big sis- it into another language for you, explained
ter, Ashley Cleveland — were given the mechanical engineer Gladis Aispuro.
chance to show the kids some of the many Gina Gaillard, the daughter of Capt.
their process than to the actual whiz-bang Once the students poured through the “They were so excited to present their “Taking a day to give local students
of the project itself. I also try to ask if the venue doors, the judges set out to quiz projects,” she said. “This was a great op- encouragement and some critical feedback
student had fun, which tends to be the them on their projects. Anticipating ner- portunity for the students to gain experi- on their hard work is a great way to make
best indication they got something good vous scientists, Thao Nguyen, electronics ence for future presentations.” a positive impact on the community and
out of the endeavor.” engineer for Code L44, introduced herself Fire Controlman 1st Class James Wick- more importantly, their future,” he said.
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By Lt. (j.g.) Virginia Pruitt
CSFE
Enduring near-freezing nighttime temperatures,
18-hour workdays and non-existent moonlight, the
Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CE-
COS) Basic Class No. 249 executed their specially
tailored Field Training Exercise (FTX). The exer-
cise was conducted at Fort Hunter Liggett in Train-
ing Area 25 during the first week of February. For
32 newly graduated ensigns directly out of college,
this was their first FTX and introduction into Na-
From left, Ensigns Andrew Downing, Charles Murdock
val Expeditionary Warfare. and Dylan Bush man the radio and telephone operator
CECOS Class No. 249 is made up of 42 active station inside the Combat Operations Center.
duty officers and 12 reservists. Ten of the officers
are lateral transfers from other communities rank- of seasoned CECOS officers, senior enlisted Sea-
ing from ensign to lieutenant. Among the ranks bees from CECOS, Center for Seabees and Facili-
are three chief warrant officers, all second class ties Engineering (CSFE) and Naval Facilities In-
— James Emerson, Roseanne Oliveros and Jeremy stitute, and a reserve Marine Corps cadre as subject
Rich — and two line duty officers, both ensigns matter experts in expeditionary warfare.
— John Cleveland and Brian Howard. Lt. Juan Chavira, Class No. 249’s adviser, states
Each of these officers was an invaluable asset to that the mission of the CECOS FTX is to give the
the Basic Class, one having participated in a total students a taste of what Naval Construction Force
of 11 FTXs in his career. Lt. Ben Hofman, a lat- FTXs are all about – being stressed, learning how
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eral transfer from the submarine community and handle stress and being able to make quick deci-
senior ranking officer in the class, said he decided sions.
to transfer to the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) be- During the initial portion of FTX, each of the
cause, “CEC is about supporting the warfighter four squads within the class was issued a fragmen-
and helping those in need. With ingenuity and the tary order to conduct reconnaissance missions of
key to think outside the box, the Seabees and CEC a bridge, an expeditionary airfield or a 750-man
can accomplish any task they set their minds to. I camp. Implicit within this order was the necessity
can’t think of anywhere else in the Navy that is to put together a detailed plan for a vehicle convoy.
closer aligned to my ideals.” At the end of the exercise, each reconnaissance
The exercise lasted five days from tent set-up and mission was debriefed to Capt. Rick Cook, com-
weapons issue at arrival to patrol and convoy ex- manding officer of CSFE/CECOS. PHOTOS BY LT. (J.G.) VIRGINIA PRUITT / CSFE
ecution at the end. Basic Class No. 249 is scheduled to graduate from Ensign Scott Wieser, left, and Ensign Dylan Bush consult a map during
Basic Class No. 249 staff instructors consisted CECOS on April 29. a daytime land navigation exercise.
ment Support Battalion (ES) 8 in order CMSN Alexander Holden watches as Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 use a wrecker to recover an armored vehicle
during a vehicle recovery demonstration. The Seabees in Camp Leatherneck participated in Panther Claw 3, an international vehicle
to increase awareness of the recovery as-
recovery demonstration.
sets and capabilities in Helmand Prov-
ince. with 8th ES for the exercise. “I was able abled light armored vehicle, an amphibi- military and coalition forces,” said Con-
This was a great opportunity for local to see the capabilities of the other recovery ous Marine infantry carrier, stuck in the struction Mechanic Constructionman
commanders to not only showcase their vehicles and they were able to see ours. I mud. Alex Holden, one of NMCB 3’s partici-
unit’s capabilities, but also learn the feel confident that no matter what hap- Recovery methods took anywhere from pants in the exercise. “I had a lot of fun
strengths of other units. pens, we will be able to accomplish the five to 15 minutes depending on method during the whole exercise and learned a
“I had a great time taking part in Op- mission in our area of responsibility.” and equipment used. lot of valuable information and skills. I
eration Panther Claw,” said Construction The Seabees operated their MK36 “During Operation Panther Claw, I had felt that we worked very well with the dif-
Mechanic 3rd Class Timothy McCleary, Wrecker in conjunction with a Danish the experience of working with other na- ferent nations.”
who represented NMCB 3 in coordinating Army’s recovery vehicle to haul out a dis- tions and different branches of the U.S.
pieces of Civil Engineering Support NMCB 3’s Alfa Company, which is com- berly Caudle, assistant Alfa Company clusively on preparing equipment to go to
Equipment (CESE) for shipping back to prised of the equipment managers, me- commander. “The troops have proved DRMO.
the states for refurbishment, while at the chanics and operators that support the their dedication to completing disposition The reset process was no less easy: pre-
same time receiving newer equipment from battalion. and reset of our legacy equipment and the paring the equipment for ground transport
another Seabee battalion that has since At the beginning of the deployment, turnover of NMCB 40’s new equipment. across Afghanistan to Pakistan, where it
left the country. Alfa Company started to dispose of and At the end of this deployment, they will will eventually be shipped back to the
The old equipment has been in the re- reset — which means return the equipment look back and be proud of all their ac- United States for refurbishing. In order
gion since 2003. back to the U.S. for refurbishment — their complishments.”
NMCB 3 will immediately make good old equipment in preparation for almost Disposing of the equipment was a SEE SEABEES, PAGE 22
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Seabees among 1,300 attending leadership symposium
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By BU2 (SCW) Sarah J. Hedge nity to fulfill their God-given potential, The U.S. may be No. 77 in women’s “It’s an exciting time for the Navy, and
NMCB 5 great things will happen,” Verveer said. political equality, but many women pres- it’s about damn time!” stated West. “It’s
More than 1,300 women U.S. service Because of the amazing strides that ent at the conference have made huge amazing how far the women in the Navy
members — including several from Na- are being made to demarginalize the changes in the way the military looks at have come in the last years…. Thirty
val Mobile Construction Battalion 5 voices of females, women in the Mideast females. years from now I’ll be sitting on my
homeported at Naval Base Ventura are becoming more involved in local and The way to make those changes, as rocker, looking at [the Navy] and smil-
County, Port Hueneme — gathered in national issues, she said. Female service stated by Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger, ing.”
San Diego last month to hear Women’s members are also a huge component in is to simply “walk through that door, or Force Master Chief Laura Martinez
History Month speakers such as Ambas- operational effectiveness. kick it down if you have to.” was adamant about recognizing the men
sador Melanne Verveer, actress Geena Studies and statistics have shown that Some of the more recent changes being and women who have helped females to
Davis, the Master Chief Petty Officer of countries are more peaceful and prosper- made are in Naval Special Operations. achieve success in the Armed Forces.
the Navy, and several others who have ous when women have an equal amount Rear Admiral Garry Bonelli shared that “We all stand on shoulders on giants
huge impacts on equality issues. of say in political issues. The United there are 450 women out of the 9,000 who came before us,” Martinez said. “I
The 24th annual Joint Women’s Lead- States is currently ranked 77th in that personnel in Navy Special Warfare. wouldn’t be here today without the help
ership Symposium was held March 15 category, something Davis said could be Women are becoming more and more of my mentors.”
and 16 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel attributed in part to children in the U.S. engaged in Special Operation Forces This goes to show the importance of
and Marina. receiving messages of one-dimensional, (SOF) tasks because many SOF missions good leadership — instilling that self-
Verveer, the nation’s ambassador-at- stereotypical women in kids’ movies and have engagements that are culturally in- confidence and having a fearless deter-
large for Global Women’s Issues, spoke television. Most female characters are appropriate for males to carry out. SOF mination to do the right thing by taking
of Afghanistan-related concerns involv- some form of royalty, usually searching is currently looking for women with the chances and overcoming challenges.
ing women in the Middle East as well as for romance; few women in these pro- desire, temperament and physical capa- “Tragedy lies in having no goal to
female service members. Women have grams are scientists, politicians, or some- bilities to join Navy Special Warfare. reach,” Martinez said.
served in many situations where men are one in position with power. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Among the women from NMCB 5 at-
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not able to, showing respect for the rites “It’s high time for our kids to see boys Rick West spoke of the 21 female junior tending the symposium were Lt. (j.g.)
of Afghan women and their cultures. and girls sharing the sandbox equally,” officers preparing to be the first women Sherrie Schmidt and Yeoman 1st Class
“When women are given the opportu- Davis said. to carry out duties on a submarine. (AW) Amy Nevens.
tion that brought them to the top. Williams working is easy…. I had to find that bal-
contribute to our world in so many ways, using key points taught to her while attend-
and Sheehan are the first female police ance.”
including the mission readiness of the ing the United States Military Academy at
chiefs of their respective cities. After the presentations, Sheehan and
Navy. Women make valuable contributions West Point. To provide perspective, Shee-
NSWC Port Hueneme Commander Williams answered questions from the au-
to Naval Base Ventura County and to the han injected her personal learning experi-
Capt. William DeBow opened the event by dience.
entire Navy.” ences as a leader, reminding the audience
remarking on women’s progress throughout When asked how they dealt with male
Sheehan took the stage first, noting that to constantly evaluate their own skills.
the years. resistance throughout their careers, Wil-
throughout history women leaders learned Pointing out primary sources of resis-
“Today, we honor women’s tenacity, de- liams responded, “What doesn’t kill you,
to manage change while slowly working to tance, Sheehan offered several solutions,
termination and strength,” he said. “The makes you stronger.”
reduce resistance. She addressed this topic including demonstrating the need for
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19 Rio Mesa students
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graduate from FLAG
By Nichole O’Grady “You should be proud of what
NSWC PHD Command you have accomplished. This
Communications knowledge will serve you well
Naval Surface Warfare Center, over the years, whether you’re
Port Hueneme Division (NSWC working in short-term jobs or
PHD) celebrated the graduation throughout your chosen ca-
of 19 Rio Mesa High School stu- reers.”
dents from its Financial Literacy Students were able to partici-
Advocates in Government pate in the program through Rio
(FLAG) program during a cere- Mesa High School’s economics
mony held at Naval Base Ven- course. The FLAG program was
tura County on March 29. offered at no cost to the high
Taught by NSWC PHD em- school.
ployees, the FLAG program re- Brandon Will, a PHD engineer
quires students to complete a and volunteer FLAG instructor,
five-week course on financial lit- remembers learning about finance PHOTO BY ESTHELA MCKENZIE / NSWC PHD
eracy, including financial plan- through experience and “taking Rio Mesa High School economics teacher Scott Dunst, left, and students in the FLAG program pose on the
ning, budgeting, credit, career unnecessary risks.” bow of the Self Defense Test Ship just before receiving a congratulatory tour of the ship on March 29.
planning and the use of financial “It doesn’t have to be that way
services. PHD Commander Capt. for today’s kids,” he said. “These tance of career and financial of the command’s remote-con- than ever to educate our youth
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William DeBow spoke at the students are knocking on the planning. We need our children trolled Self Defense Test Ship and on being financially literate and
graduation about recognizing the door of independence and very to be financially savvy and fis- Surface Warfare Engineering Fa- responsible,” said DeBow. “It is
importance of being financially soon will be making financial cally fit to survive in our con- cility, a controlled laboratory for particularly satisfying to know
savvy. decisions that will affect their fu- sumer-driven society.” evaluating Navy ships’ combat that we are enabling them to be-
“Your future success requires ture. FLAG provides an unparal- To commemorate the occasion, weapons systems. come productive future leaders of
the ability to manage money and leled opportunity to educate high graduates received certificates of “Given our current economic our community and outstanding
credit responsibly,” said DeBow. school students about the impor- recognition and were given tours environment, it is more important representatives of our country.”
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awarded the recipients of the Women’s Tran, electronics engineer; and Kenna Wil-
History awards. Presentations were made liams, aerospace engineer.
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in the workplace and for being represen- Team, mathematician; Eddie Edwards,
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Admiral’s Cup A
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proves chilly,
but there’s no
rain, lightning
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse editor
A professional triathlete from Austria
and a San Diego woman publicizing a
nonprofit organization that helps wound- Photos by Andrea Howry / Lighthouse
ed veterans won the 2011 Admiral’s Cup The men take off on the first leg of the Admiral’s Cup triathlon, held April 9 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. With bo
triathlon April 9 at Naval Base Ventura tide, a
beginn
County, Point Mugu.
Markus Ressler, 35, finished the men’s
race in 50 minutes, 56 seconds, four min-
utes ahead of his closest competitor, Le-
roy Thomas, 38, of Camarillo, who won
the Admiral’s Cup in 2009, 2008 and
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2006.
Brittany Meeks, 30, took first place
among the women with a time of
1:05:46.
The race drew about 100 competitors.
It took place about two months earlier
than in years past because it is held in
conjunction with the Armed Forces Tri-
athlon Championships, which had to be
moved up because the finalists in that
race will compete in the World Games in Women triathletes start the first leg of the Admiral’s Cup. More than one commented how odd it was
July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. to be swimming in the ocean and see snow covering the Topa Topa mountains.
With the race starting at 8 a.m., both
the water and air temperature were in the
Maj. Am
50s. bicyclin
“The whole race was very cold, espe-
cially on my feet,” Ressler said. “Austria
is cold, but California is colder in the
morning.”
Meeks, who swam in an Oceanside
event the previous weekend, said she was
less affected by the cold than by the ocean
in general.
“I’m not good with the ocean,” she Austrian Markus Ressler, 35, is the first man to
said. “I’m a Texas girl. I like lakes.” cross the Admiral’s Cup finish line with a time
of 50 minutes, 56 seconds, four minutes faster
Meeks, an Army major who’s studying than the second-place finisher.
political science in graduate school at the
University of California, San Diego, and The whole race was
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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By Andrea Howry Navy, the U.S. team captain for the World Games
Lighthouse editor triathlon.
The two winners of last year’s Armed Forces Two triathletes did not complete the race.
Triathlon Championship — both from the Air Lt. (j.g.) Erik Bates, who competed in the Na-
Force — repeated their victories at Naval Base vy’s open division and whose finish would not
Ventura County Point Mugu on Saturday, April have counted in the final standings, developed a
9, on a clear but cold day that had posed the cramp in his hamstring and left the race. Air Force
threat of thunder and lightning just 24 hours Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Appelwick of Virginia, Minn.,
prior. who is stationed at Sembach Air Base, Germany,
Maj. James Bales of Brighton, Colo., who is was pulled from the race after showing signs of
stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., won hypothermia while transitioning from the swim
the men’s triathlon for the second year in a row, to the bike race. Last year, he was kicked in the
PhotoS by Andrea Howry / Lighthouse and 1st Lt. Kathy Rakel of San Antonio, who is head during the swim portion and could not con-
oth the Admiral’s Cup and the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship taking place near low stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., won the tinue.
trench that the athletes would normally swim over caused many to trip and fall right at the women’s race for the second consecutive year. “It’s been a couple of bad years,” Appelwick
ning of the race.
Bales’ time was 1:50:05, and Rakel’s was 2:04:51, said.
both about 4 minutes slower than their 2010 With a body fat percentage of between 3 and
times. 4 percent, he is at a disadvantage with the cold
Low tide, a slight wind and cold temperatures temperatures of the Pacific Ocean.
made for a slower race, several competitors “I try to put weight on, but it’s hard to keep it
said. on,” he said. “It’s a struggle, but I’ll keep working
The triathlon was a one-mile swim (1,500 me- on it.”
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ters), 24.8-mile draft-legal bike ride (40 kilome- Also competing at a disadvantage was Navy
ters) and 6.2-mile run (10 kilometers). Race Di- Ensign Derek Oskutis, who nonetheless came in
rector Amanda Haskell of NBVC’s Morale, second for the men and was the first-place fin-
Welfare and Recreation Department, had warned isher on the Navy team. He won the event two
the nearly 100 athletes from the Air Force, Army, years ago and did not compete last year.
Marines and the Navy and Coast Guard com- “I’m in school and not getting much chance to
bined, plus a Canadian Armed Forces team, that train,” said the student at the Army Airborne
the event would be turned into a duathlon – a 5K School at Fort Benning, Ga. “My swimming has
run, 40K bike ride and 10K run – if lightning suffered the most and is the most frustrating, but
prevented an ocean swim. I’m weak all around. This was a really hard
But the race took place under clear skies, with race.”
a water temperature in the mid-50s. Like several other triathletes, the sixth-place
“I’m very happy about the weather,” Haskell finisher, Lt. (j.g.) Laura Springer of the U.S.
my Ritterbush of the U.S. Marine Corps struggles with her helmet while transitioning to the
ng leg of the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship. She would finish 10th.
said. “It would have been difficult for the athletes, Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, had trouble
the staff and the volunteers if it hadn’t worked with the shoreline contour this year. The race
out. The race was smooth, and everything went coincided with low tide, and a trench right past
off as planned. I’m happy to have had a success- the shoreline – a trench the athletes would usu-
ful event with no major incidents or injuries.” ally swim right over – was in shallow water where
This is the 12th year NBVC has hosted the tri- the swimmers were still running, causing many
athlon championships. of them, including Springer, to trip.
“This is a great event for the base and the com- “The tide and the beach threw me, but everyone
munity,” said Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding had to deal with the same conditions,” she said.
officer, Naval Base Ventura County. “It’s a well- “It was still a great day – a beautiful day.”
organized event and the athletes enjoy it. With Rakel didn’t trip, but the trench caught her off
weather like this, you can’t beat it.” guard.
With the top four women finalists and two of “First the water was at your ankles, then at
the top six male finishers all being from the Air your thighs, then back to the ankles,” she said.
Force, the Air Force was declared the team win- “But you just roll with it and do what you can.”
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Capt. Jim McHugh, far left, commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, held a ceremony on Friday, April 8, to present the 2011 Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service
Award to the Port Hueneme Galley for being the best shore galley in the Navy. The award, which was announced in February, was officially presented in Illinois on April 2. “This is not
a small endeavor,” McHugh told the culinary specialists who earned the award. “You can’t accomplish a mission on an empty stomach.” Among those at the ceremony were Lt. Wade
Jones, food service officer, standing next to McHugh, and, far right, Deborah Williams, Community Support Program director.
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Super Squad contest hones tactical, leadership skills
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By MC2 (SCW) Ace Rheaume ter and I’m all for it.”
and Lt. (j.g.) Ji Fredriksen Squad leaders played an essential role
NMCB 5 Public Affairs Office in shaping and teaching their junior
The Seabees of Naval Mobile Construc- troops.
tion Battalion (NMCB) 5 concluded the “It’s what my job is as a first class,”
2nd Annual Vietnam-6 Memorial Super said Builder 1st Class (SCW/EXW) Kirk
Squad Competition on March 25 at Naval Johnson, the squad leader of 2nd pla-
Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme. toon, 4th squad in Charlie Company.
The final event of this three-month “Most of my squad is junior service-
team-building competition was conduct- members with less than a year in the
ed as a tribute to NMCB 5’s six deploy- military. Everything they do is fresh or
ments to Vietnam during the Vietnam new for them and they easily adapt. I’ve
War. It was designed to hone tactical skills, been pretty fortunate, these guys are
increase mission readiness and develop quick and they’ve picked up on it pretty
outstanding small unit leaders. fast.”
The final event was the climax to three The Super Squad events included
months of all-round squad competitions, hasty bridging, a stretcher obstacle run,
including various military tactics, physical PHOTOS BY MC2 (SCW) ACE RHEAUME / NMCB 5
low crawl, a double dozer rope traverse
training, uniform and room inspections, Above, EO3 Dallas Miller, a Headquarters Company Seabee attached to Naval Mobile and more.
drill competitions, completion of admin- Construction Battalion 5, traverses on a rope during the Super Squad Competition. Below, “It was very exhausting and a lot
istrative requirements, safety exams and Bravo Company Seabees carry ammo cans through a four-pit run obstacle. harder than I was expecting,” said Con-
Seabee history exams. struction Mechanic 1st Class (SCW)
The Lighthouse
Coincidentally, the final event was held James Gongas, the squad leader of 2nd
on a holiday dedicated to the first Medal platoon, 2nd squad in Alfa Company.
of Honor recipients in 1863, known as “My squad did awesome, they all stepped
National Medal of Honor day. up to the challenge and they did a great
From 1965 to 1972, NMCB 5 made six job. I’m proud of all of them.”
consecutive deployments to Vietnam. In Alfa Company came from third place
1972, the battalion moved its entire com- after day one of the two-day final com-
plement of troops and equipment to Thai- petition to outgain Charlie Company by
land. This giant operation resulted in the only 4 minutes to become the winner of
erection of the Nam Phong Air Base com- the overall competition this year.
plex for the U.S. Marines in record time. “Five company winners came out here
For their efforts in both Vietnam and and really put their hearts on the line,”
Thailand during 1972, NMCB 5 earned said Cmdr. Scot Sanders, the command-
the Pacific Naval Construction Force ing officer of NMCB 5. “They [showed]
“Best of Type” award. tremendous effort. I saw a lot of heart
NMCB 5 also received the 1972 Peltier and dedication out there and I’m very
Award from the Society of American impressed. The teamwork, dedication,
Military Engineers as the most outstand- leadership and amazing will to succeed
ing Seabee battalion in the country. This that I witnessed was inspirational. From
feat was repeated recently as NMCB 5 the training staff planning, organizing,
earned back-to-back “Best of Type” and achieved the prestigious level of Super task efficiently. and executing the events, to the crews
Peltier awards for 2008 and 2009, and most Squad, and the top squad from each com- “We’ve done quite a bit of team cama- setting up the cookout, taking photos
recently completed their second consecu- pany competed in the final events, a com- raderie kind of stuff,” said Builder Con- and video and providing safety over-
tive full Afghanistan deployment, more plex patrol and challenging Leaders’ React structionman Apprentice Nathan Man- sight, and ultimately to the competing
than any other NMCB. Course to determine the Ultimate Super ning, also a member of 4th squad in squads, this event was an incredible suc-
Over the course of this homeport, all Squad. The best organic squads from Charlie Company. “We came together as cess.”
squads conducted training in all aspects Headquarters, Alfa, Bravo and Charlie a team and learned information that will Command Master Chief (SCW) Del
of being a well-rounded Sailor and Seabee. Companies, and the Air Detachment, help us out with SCWs, FTX and deploy- Terrell summed up the competition:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Training included land navigation, patrols, faced each other in a series of friendly yet ment.” “We want to actually build small unit
military bearing inspections and drills, fire physically and mentally grueling competi- Manning has been in the battalion for leaders in 5 and give them an opportu-
plan sketches, Navy history, administrative tions. five months and is currently working on nity to grow and shine; that’s been the
requirements, military tactics, and physi- “We took our training seriously,” said getting his warfare pin. secret to our phenomenal success the last
cal readiness. Builder Constructionman Apprentice Al- “If I decide to go into special warfare few years. Our first class petty officers-
Each squad earning more than 80 per- ton Rollins, a Seabee from 2nd Platoon, or something like that after battalion, the squad leaders are the best in the NCF.
cent of the allotted points through these 4th squad in Charlie Company. “It took training I’ve gained [here] will help me,” Most folks talk about small unit leader-
events had the opportunity to earn the lots of training.” he said. “This is like a foundation — you’re ship every day, but few commands actu-
title of Super Squad. Overall, 13 squads Teamwork was vital to carry out each building up to something bigger and bet- ally live it and breathe it.”
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CONTINUED FROM 1 endangered plant, the salt marsh bird’s
beak.
territory, and that can disrupt the ecology The 50 jaumea plants the volunteers put
of the wetland,” explained Valerie Varta- into the ground to replace the iceplant
nian, a natural resource specialist with the were transplants from other areas of the
NBVC Environmental Division’s Planning wetland. They were raised in a local nurs-
and Conservation Branch. “As soon as you ery, then replanted.
pull back the invasive species, it gives the
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seeks qualified Hospitalists CA 91320. No phone calls or Inc., One Amgen Center
to join our expanding pro-
gram in Oxnard, Ca. Sala- research& e-mails please. Must be le-
gally authorized to work in
Drive, MS B36-2-C, Thou-
sand Oaks, CA 91320. No
ried/full time positions.
BC/BE in Internal Medicine
or Family Medicine. Sub-
resources. the U.S. without sponsor-
ship. EOE.
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please. Must be legally au-
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mit resume via email or without sponsorship. EOE.
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3650 Ketch Ave OXN
or by appt to bch, shopping, dwntown
floors & fireplace.
SIMI Townhouse 3+2.5, 2 f/p,
Buy it. Sell it. Find it. Elegant Living VTA 1+1 clean-quiet $950 Pet friendly!Cat/sm dog ok 2 car att gar, patio, pool,
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(805)984-5880 near marina. Beautiful (805)495-5520 Large.Best in Town! No pets GARDEN ESTATES APTS $1100. Buena Vista apprx 660 sf, $2,100/mo+sec.
VCS272616 complex with garages, 223 Erbes Rd #101 no smoke. Open Sat & Sun 32-80 S. Garden Street 805-529-3275 VCS272913
washer, dryer hookups, VCS271142 11-3pm.1257 E. Santa Clara By appt 805.657.2461
pool and spa. No pets. VCS259500 VCS272556 VCS271658 VTA 1+2, 3 story T.O. ATTRACTIVE, QUIET
OXNARD VENTURA beach unit, 2 car 3+2.5, 2.5 car garage, Large
Beautiful, clean efficiency SPECIAL VTA 1+1 Downtown Historic VTA Large 1+1, new carpet
1br apt $950, 2br apt $1200 garage and Spacious Patio, Pool, Spa.
Transportation? studio at Hollywood Beach.
Quiet, safe location. Close
to base. Steps to beach and
Discount Rate Now!
Large 1+1 & 2+2
Near college. No smoke/pets.
805-890-2142 VCS271446
Bldg. Storage, wood floors
688 Poli, Apt 6. $950 +$950
dep No pets. CHASCO
& paint, pool, gar, indoor cat
ok, onsite lndry.Avail 4/30/11. awesome views No smoking/No pets. A deal
at $1950+sec. 805-529-0442
Channel Islands Harbor. Please come see the Please call for appointment. $2500. San Pedro VCS272416
643-8172 VCS272127 805-644-4131 VCS270641
$950/mo - military discount friendly manager for the
other move in specials at VENTURA EAST T.O. EXTREMELY NICE
available. All utilities,wi-fi,
VILLA MARINA VTA 1 Bdrm - Best value VTA LARGE 2+1 upstairs VTA McKeon 2+1 3+2.5 2000sf, attached 2
cable, refrigerator, in town! See us before you $1,485/mo & 2+1 downstairs all upstairs $1100 car garage, $2175+dep
microwave included. 1320 S. Victoria, Oxnard Choose your way $1,520/mo. Includes all utils. 805-402-2172 VCS272849
805-985-0644 VCS271442 rent. From $1,095. water/trash paid
Unfurnished/Furnished. HOME! (just west of Victoria) Pleasant surroundings.
No pets, no smoking, N/D.
CITRUS GLEN Ventura Del Sol Apts Access to transit/shpp’g & Bryce Way T.O. Twnhse 3+1.5, 2 story,
Reference’s Required. OXN N. 2 Bdrm - Large, 805-656-0236 restaurants. 805-642-3000 All properties are no pets good loc, carport, sm patio,
805-402-5115 clean and quiet. Gated Call we answer or visit: aptlifestyles.com VCS272482 pool. $1,750/mo. Avail 5/1/11.
no smoke, 1 year lease
VCS270638 prk’g. Close to fwy. From
805-647-6755 VCS272545 805-207-6345 VCS272892
BUYIT.
Ave. Remodeled, dshwshr, FILLMORE 3+2 fabulous VTA KEYS 2+1.25
Green 3+1.5 landscaped yard. $1380
Quiet cottage style 2+1. FP,
encl. patio w/carport. W/D dramatic floor plan with garage, remodeled bath,
Kid friendly, private patio,
Ask
Open Sat & Sun 12-3pm. facilities, close to mall & 1,800sf, 2 car att gar, newly new living rm carpet, paint
OXN SPRING SPECIALS! no pets 3bdrms 1full/1half
SELLIT.
213-321-6059 VCS271398 hospital. Smoke Free Rentals decorated with granite and & window treatments,
Renovated 1, 2, 3 bedrm baths $1,550.00/mo marble throughout.
No dogs. Manager’s special 1 yr lease, no pets. $1,300+
apartments available at (805)642-4500 VTA 2 & 3 bdrm.Compare! 1/2 off the 1st month’s rent So Much More! $1,550. $1,300sec. 310-780-9957 or
anexpert VCS271010 SARALEI REALTY
FINDIT.
Rancho Solana Apts Spacious, self-clean oven +sec! Good credit a must. 310-589-0754 VCS272141
and frost free frig. By Appointment only 805-529-5853 VCS272004
805-485-1208 VCS272379 Manager (805)642-1316
about auto maintenance Online garage sale map. You be the judge! OXN 2+2+den Beautiful
or tires. From $1,150/sec $400. VCS272143
Harbour Island! Marina Find new & used cars.
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cute & small in nice, quiet Every Friday P.M. 805-644-5676 for appt.
or visit: aptlifestyles.com Online Classifieds. Buy or Sell. views gated comm, one
800-221-STAR (7827) community $695/mo Call
805-981-3719 VCS271895 VCStar.com/garagesales VCS272542 vcstar.com/ads
level, $2395 Toni, Broker
805-984-3613 VCS270275 37
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OXN Nyeland Acres 3+1, CAMARILLO OXN 4+2 near Marina & T.O. 2+1 Country Cottage
newly renovated, $1600mo Village At The Park! Shopping, new flooring, f/p, on half acre, horses/pets ok,
+$1700 dep. 3730 Santa 4+3 custom home, 3+ car fresh paint, gar, fenced yd, n/s/d, $1,900+sec, credit chk/
Clara St 805-648-1517 or eves garage, parks, pools, school, no pets. $1,875+dep. ref req’d. 805-495-7908 or
805-407-8253 VCS271830 gardener. No Smoking/Pets. Coast Prop Mgmt 805-341-5491 VCS272462
$3,200/mo. 805-383-0213 805-988-8077 VCS270661
VCS270602 T.O. 3+2.5 AMAZING Views
Online Classifieds. Buy or Sell. freshly painted, central
CAM JUST FRESHENED OXNARD 1+1 w/gar, yard, air, upgraded granite kitch
vcstar.com/ads fwy access, water paid,
UP 3+2+office, d/w, frig, & bath, 2 Balconies/deck,
w/d, and landscaping all pet considered, $900 $2150/mo. Good credit
incl for only $2100/mo Crossroads Inv 805-485-4040 805-279-6613 VCS272734
VCS271153
627 +dep. Broker 805-385-5600
or 805-377-1459 VCS272171 T.O. Oabrook 2+2 1200sf,
Houses Unfurnished CAM MOBILE ESTATES
OXNARD Sharp 2 Story
Executive 3+3, 2200+ sf, L/R w/fp, lg pvt yd, dbl gar
EXTRA LG BONUS RM, cul-de-sac nr pk+shops $1895
Spectacular View! 2+1.5 805-469-7048 VCS270751
Forwineloversandenthusiasts.
AGOURA 4+3 available now Fully renovated & equipped RV prkg, newer appl, carpet,
Las Virgenes schools, w/new appliances. Spa/Pool more! 2 car gar. $2300
$2750. Sue, Re/Max Olsen & rec center. $1,300/mo, Agt 805-469-3102 VCS271484
818-917-0654 VCS271759 water, cable tv, trash incl.
One person must be 55+. OXN GREAT LOCATION Greatbuys
CAM 2br very quiet ranch. 805-320-6430 VCS271745 Newer 3+2.5, 2 car garage
arecloserthan
youthink.
9630 Santa Rosa Rd. Living, Fam & Lndry rms
Mprk ESTATE HOME New carpet & paint. Pet ok
1 yr lease. No pets. By appt PANORAMIC VIEWS
805-444-0450 VCS271715 $2090 Call 805-708-2919
Beautiful 5100sf custom home VCS271551
No dogs, good credit req’d. OXN 4+2+2 car garage, 3+2, dining rm, fplc, hardwd
Available NOW!!!
805-455-7136
big backyard, $2100/mo
805-509-9810 or 805-509-6204
floors, 2 car gar, fenced
yd. Avail now. $1895 +sec. garagesales
VCS271278 or 805-248-6630 VCS270894 310-471-5868 VCS272291
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gar/storage, w/d, pleasant
living conds $775 after 4pm
805-551-3524 VCS272180
to make for a spacious
living area! Can have a cat,
LAKE CASITAS
MOBILE HOME PARK.
1000-2400sf, roll-up
doors. Easy St loc.
Beautiful units from
540sf - 4,500sf. Great terms
& pricing. Now Available!
950-998 805-987-3650 VERY FAST!
VCS270644
and smoke, 4:20 friendly. 1+1 Mobile Homes
Your rent must be paid @ Only $875
GREAT PRICING! Mid Valley Properties
VTA LARGE (10’x12’) bdrm.
STA PAULA 4+2 In 2+1 apt., newer interior, $150 a week in advance.
Call 805-218-3420 Call now! 805-527-9632 Ext: 1
VCS270496
980
ALL utilities included! 805-529-3721 VCS272352
2 story with ocean nice, $470/mo+$400/dep.
805-658-8019 VCS272071 WOW, why live anywhere www.lakecasitas Classics/Antiques/
mobilehomepark.com
views from master. else? $600+$250 dep. T.O. (2) 1,500 sf units, each Specialty
Gardener incl $2700. 805-320-4834 for immediate
consideration. Have refer-
VCS271856 with small office & bath,
large roll up door. Call TPC
Recreation AUSTIN HEALY, MG,
On Shasta 677 ences ready. VCS272731
694
760-247-6798 VCS271406
900-945 962 Jaguar XK, Triumph TR,
Porsche 356, early 911,
Rincon Point 4+2.5 Rooms For Rent VTA E. Tropical Home. Mobile Homes
VTA - 11,680 sf WHSE & IND
19 ft clear, no posts, 5 dock Auto Parts & Wanted any year or cond.
Large Kitchen With New high, $.59 MG DAUM. 415-227-0144 VCS270550
stainless steel, Appliances. Living Room For Sale 805-898-9779 VCS270915 Services CAD Brougham 1993
granite kitchen, CAMARILLO 2+1 W/Fireplace, Game Room, Triple black, CELEBRITY,
FILLMORE 55+ PARK
Travertine floors. Available in 3+2 house. Koi Pond, Full Privileges Eldorado #137 2+2+den, lg VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE 2010 MAZDA 6 2 car phones, loaded. runs
In gated community Pet ok $1400.00 per month. Incl: Internet & Laundry. liv rm, country kitchen 960sf - 2,125sf, with office & SPOLIER xlnt, 69k miles $65,998/obo.
$575/Mo+Utilities & Dep. (3CIB595). 805-499-4956
Buena Fortuna 805-907-9008 Available 5/1/11. Call Steve
w/ island & walk in pantry, warehouse, roll up door,
terrific location, great
This is an OEM 2010
VCS272102
VCS272305 1998 Fleetwood. $55,000 MAZDA 6 Rear Spoiler,
$5000 805-654-1276 or 310-463-2947 805-524-7659 VCS272745 terms and pricing. 909 Black. This is not an
See online ad for pics/info: JAGUAR 1949 thru 1973
CAM ROOM FOR RENT, Mid Valley Properties aftermarket part. Brand
VTA 4+2 new crpt, $650+sec dep, kitchen & vcstar.com VCS271017 805-527-9632 Ext:1 Boats new in OEM box. Part #
XK120, 140, 150, E-type,
The Lighthouse
pd 805-479-9500 VCS272230
venturahomes Rent/Lease Camper shell almost new for
mini truck call for
280SE Convertible Any cond.
510-638-7221 VCS272888
forrent.com NP bedroom & study with VTA Nice area in midtown. High Output, Four Stroke,
Lg rm, pvt ba, kitch privs, AN EXECUTIVE SUITE Very Powerful 3 Seater. information 805-336-9476 WANTED: FORD Mustang
805-650-2500 a closet in each, view $500 VCS272793
+dep. Utils incl. N/S/P no smkng. $775 incl all utils Vta Prof office from $250/mo Very low hours! ‘64 Thru ‘68 Coupe,
VCS272097 + sec. Mike, 805-861-0279 120-625sf. Victoria & 101 fwy. GREAT CONDITION
805-499-3887 VCS270168 Convertible, FB, any cond
VCS272354 805-479-8284 VCS271449 Never used in ocean! 510-568-5114 VCS272889
NPK rm in lg home VTA ROOM for Rent $460/mo 780 • Trailer
Includes: 968
VTA 3+2 Dwntwn Victorian APPROX 600-830 sq ft
wd flrs,f/p,stove,yd,dbl gar, w/pool, wireless internet, utils/cable, house privs incl
Houses For Sale • 2 Factory covers Auto Under $1000
lndry hkups.No pets. $2,150 $700 utils incl $350dep pvt bath, no smoke $400 - $550 per month
575 Dawson Drive Cam • Life Jackets 995
No drugs.Outside smoking 805-746-6855 VCS271791
+dep. Coast Prop Mgmt
ok. Available now 2nd floor offices • Wet suits Wanted Vehicles
Find
805-988-8077 VCS272833 CAMARILLO By Owner Crossroads Inv 805-485-4040 • Wakeboard
805-750-5069 VCS272512 Please No Agents. VCS270803
VTA 4+2.5 2 sty, 2 car gar, 2 $559,000. Cul-de-sac, Many other great items. Any 2005-2009 Toyota Prius
fplcs, front & rear yd, OXN FURNISHED ROOM ALL for $5,500/OBO
lndry hkup, wshr incl. $550+dep, includes utilities 4452 Via Marquesa. Business Starter will pay thousands over
$2100 +$1500 dep. Avail 5/2.
805-320-5398; 320-8801
and house privs. N/S/D/P. newcars, 5+3, 2900 sq ft, large lot
805-383-2953 VCS272086
S. Oxn 1 to 3 room offices
280-525sf Saviers Rd. Incl MUST SELL!!
dealer trade-in. 805-499-4956
Sam VCS271163
VCS272197
805-483-3152 VCS271472
usedcarsand CAMARILLO CLASSIC utils. Mint Cond. Wall to
wall carpet, private patio, CASH FOR YOUR
VTA 4+2 Equisite bathrooms
OXN Furnished Room, DSL
& SAT, hot tub, full privs, dealers. HEIGHTS HOME
near schools, parks & shop- 1st floor. $400/mo-$700
Located in SIMI VALLEY
CAR OR TRUCK
all wood floors, f/p, new share bath, $650/mo+$350 ping 3+2.5, 1774sf, 11,000sf Rodgers Management Call Ray 1990 or newer. Any condition.
appliances & 4 car driveway,
many cabinets in garage.
dep, incl utils. 805-236-0276
VCS271297
lot, has mature citrus &
avacado trees $469,000
805-985-0044 VCS272024
805.206.7147 Need 818-577-6799 VCS271850
CASH FOR YOUR
Avail April 16th $2500++dep. 805-312-0104 VCS272293
805-218-7479 or 805-642-5430
VCS272549
OXN Lg 2 bdrm Condo to
Share. Incls pvt furn room
683
OJAI ARBOLADA
BY OWNER
CAMARILLO RETAIL
Santa Rosa Plaza
3,400 sqft. David Press
US-YAMA2099F404
VCS271268
Extra VEHICLE RV/Boat
o/b-running/not vehc
Cash?
/ba, pool, gym, gar, w/d, in
VTA 4+3+office & family Beautiful modern 3br, 4 ba 310-553-6512 VCS271957 ‘95-up RV ‘80-down
room Stockton Ave, avail
gated community. Full hse
privs.$600+half utils. Avail Wanted To Rent Ojai home in Arbolada. 1-800-613-5410 VCS270268
May 1st, $2575/mo +dep Lots of remodeling 1 acre 933
(805) 794-4285 VCS270957
4-15. 805-889-0061 VCS271887
OXN N or S. 1 bdrm $500. ROOM WANTED TO RENT wooded lot,
OXNARD OFFICE with
reception & bath & 2nd Motorcycles And $$$$$$$$$$ $$$ LOCAL MECHANIC/
VTA E 2+1 COTTAGE for a 53 year old male park like setting. office/storage space. 600sf, COLLECTOR WANTS
gar/lndry hkup, quiet secure Utils pd, w/d. Sec req’d. NO
Smoke/Pets. 805-981-4240 or with medium size dog. Open House Sat & Sun 805-532-1103 VCS271573 Equipment WE YOUR AUTO, TRUCK,
area. No dogs, gas, water, & 805-300-5014 VCS272396 4/16 & 4/17, 12-3pm. BOAT or RV. RUNNING
805-407-3055 VCS271125 909 Del Oro. $1,075,000 2006 Harley Softail Heritage
yard maint pd. $1175/mo
805-647-1952, 805-642-9574 OXN Private ba, w/d, nice WANTED HOME SHARE
RENTAL retired prof
Call 805-640-5457
No realtor calls please
OXN INDUSTRIAL
Rice/101/Rose
Classic, 15K miles, stage 1,
V&H 2-1 Pro Pipes, lock-
BUY or NOT! Come To You.
PAY CASH $$$.
805-495-7445, 800-299-3114
VCS272152
VTA W. Side, 2br/1bth, plus
home in great area. N/S
$700+dep Call 805-253-0766
VCS271886
woman,65 & fit, non smoke
non drink seeks age com-
VCS272403 1000 - 55,000 SF
OXN OFFICE/MEDICAL
500 - 5,000 SF
able “Leatherlyke” saddle
bags $10,800 (757) 515-1226 CARS hadaparts@aol.com
VCS272723
bonus room. Craftsman.
Fenced Back Yard. 1 car
patible, pet friendly home
to share away from her Commercial Sunbelt Enterprises
805-604-0700 VCS271350
VCS272397
running
gar plus 1 parking space. Port Hueneme near
Laundry room. $1500/mo.
Idaho home. Desired area
Real Estate or not.
Pet?
Pleasant Valley base entr. VTA, Ojai Thousand Oaks RESTAURANT SPACE
936
BUY IT.
woman,65 & fit, non smoke Oxnard across from Santa To get the best
Great loc, nr fwys & shpp’g. VCS271827 non drink seeks age com- 5th wheel, excellent condi-
805-496-0909 VCS272845 Clara High School.
patible, pet friendly home
885 Rodgers Management tion, with generator & deal, call us first!
SELL IT.
WLV Canyon Oaks 4+3, PT HUE Room, walk to to share away from her awning $4500/obo.
2 story, A/C, available now beach, nice area, full privs,
share bath. 233 N.Third St.
Idaho home. Desired area
VTA, Ojai Thousand Oaks
Commercial 805-985-0044 VCS269275
VCS272025
805-642-9574 or 647-1952 805-754-9839
$2500/mo 805-493-1049
Industrial Rent 24 hrs/7 days
FIND IT.
VCS271977 $590/mo + $300/dep. & WLV Vic. To be in area (000670)
805-844-9280 VCS272401 late April to meet, make SIMI OFFICE SPACE
contact by 4-28-11. Call SIMI ERRINGER Plaza 700sf - 1,000sf. Available.
T.O. Freshly painted 1 br, Ursi 208-689-3123 VCS271914 Office Spc, 1100sf, 3200sf, Excellent terms & pricing.
Online garage sale map. VCS272156
CALL
shared bath $650 incl utils.
Nr shopping. Pool, lndry Search for available jobs.
SIMI Industrial Spc 750, Mid Valley Properties Every Friday P.M.
Local online classifieds.
vcstar.com/ads
800 221 STAR 7827 privs.
805-506-1572
$300 dep.
VCS272863 vcstar.com/jobs
1200, 1400,1600, 1850, 2100sf.
805-526-5260 VCS272626
805-527-9632 Ext: 1
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